Program Manager (Hypersonic Weapons)

Location: Torrance, California, or Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage aerospace and defense company developing and delivering advanced hypersonic weapon systems.

What you will do

• Lead hypersonic weapon programs from initial concept and proposal through design, integration, flight testing, deployment, and fielding.
• Serve as the primary interface for U.S. Government customers and align mission requirements with the technology roadmap.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, contractual milestones, and program risks across multiple programs.
• Lead proposals, contract negotiations, program reviews, technical briefings, and requirements discussions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on product requirements, design reviews, systems verification, and technical or contractual changes.
• Shape future hypersonic strike opportunities and architectures with government and industry partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security programs.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs to cost and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition processes, contracting, operational concepts, FAR/DFARS requirements, and requirements decomposition.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, including CDRLs and technical data packages.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, OTA contracts, and accelerated development environments.
• Experience working under compressed timelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage startup environment with significant ownership and direct impact on mission outcomes.
• Hands-on work at the intersection of engineering, program management, and customer engagement.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.